A small farm with
a simple idea.
Why we farm
Quality food should not be this hard to find.
Many families rely on vegetables shipped thousands of miles before reaching the
store. By the time those vegetables arrive, the flavour is gone and much of the
nutrition is lost. Others settle for substitutes only to get disappointing results. We
started True North Tropical to change that. We grow culturally meaningful
vegetables right here in Ontario so families can cook the meals they grew up with
using fresh ingredients. Food should feel familiar, nourishing, and celebrated — not
tolerated.
“Food should feel familiar, nourishing, and celebrated — not tolerated.”
From backyard garden to farm
Quality food should not be this hard to find.
True North Tropical began as a backyard garden. We were simply
trying to grow the foods we missed. When crops like garden egg
and bitterleaf thrived in our garden, we realized something
important. These foods can grow here too.
Today the farm grows culturally meaningful vegetables for families
who want food that feels familiar, nourishing, and full of flavour.
Hi, I’m Aramide. I didn’t grow up on a farm, but I grew up with real
food. Meals made from fresh ingredients. Seeds passed down through generations. Flavours that meant something.
When I moved to Canada, finding those foods fresh became
difficult. So I started growing them. Today True North Tropical is a
small farm growing vegetables that keep traditions alive and bring
real flavour back to the table.
If you’re searching for real fresh okra, callaloo, eggplant, and other
Afro-heritage vegetables, I’d be honoured to be your farmer.
2019
Started in a backyard
Baden
Started in a backyard
500+
Families served
How we grow
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No synthetic chemicals
Ever.
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No GMO
Only heirloom and open-pollinated
seeds.
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Heirloom seeds
Preserving biodiversity.
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Healthy living soil
EFAO certified practices.
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Locally grown
Right here in Baden, Ontario.
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Hand harvested
Every single bunch inspected.
Harvest calendar
2026 season — June through October
